Sujeet Kalkal Shines with Gold at U23 World Championships

Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal clinched gold in the men's freestyle 65kg category at the U23 World Championships, defeating Uzbekistan's Umidjon Jalolov. Kalkal, who previously had U23 Asian titles, showcased his superiority in a dominant victory. His journey included significant wins over competitors from Moldova, Poland, and Japan.

Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal secured a gold medal at the U23 World Championships, triumphing in the men's freestyle 65kg final with a decisive 10-0 victory over Uzbekistan's Umidjon Jalolov. The match concluded swiftly, with the referee awarding Kalkal the win for his undeniable dominance.

This win marks Kalkal's first world title, adding to his prior achievements of two U23 Asian titles in 2022 and 2025, as well as an U20 Asian Championship gold in 2022. His progress from last year's bronze demonstrates his evolving prowess on the international stage.

Kalkal's road to the gold saw impressive victories, including technical wins over Fiodor Ceavdari of Moldova and Dominik Jakub of Poland. In a nail-biting quarterfinal, he came from behind to defeat Bashir Magomedov with a 4-2 score and overcame Japan's Yuto Nishiuchi 3-2 in the semifinals by executing a strategic two-point throw.

(With inputs from agencies.)